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18 -Counseling Skills | Addiction Counselor Exam Review

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Review for the Addiction Counselor Exam. Objectives ~ Identify the purpose and function of counseling ~ Define skills a counselor needs ~ Identify necessary attitudes for counselors ~ Explore how to develop the therapeutic alliance ~ Discuss motivation and how to increase it Review for the Addiction Counselor Exam.

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279 -Infant Toddler Development Early Intervention Series Part 1

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Objectives • Define child development and atypical development • Explain how culture impacts development • Identify factors that may lead to atypical development • Identify developmental signals that indicate a possible developmental delay or problem from birth to three years of age • Identify things that make it difficult to pinpoint a possible delay • Explain the effect of developmental disorders on child development (e.g., sensory impairments, chronic illness, genetic syndromes, and cognitive

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278 -Child and Adolescent Development

Counselor Toolbox podcast

Objectives • Define theories of child development and identify how they can be useful in working with young children and their families • Explore how knowledge of developmental theories can guide you in your interactions with children (and parents) • Identify the thought leaders in developmental psychology • Identify the major psycho-social milestones for each age group • Learn about things that may thwart development • Identify protective factors for healthy development • Conceptualize behavior